Mechanicsburg | Messiah Lifeways
Mechanicsburg | Messiah Lifeways
Since 2011, U-GRO has served as the daycare and preschool operator for Messiah Lifeways at Messiah Village, a continuing care retirement community in Mechanicsburg. Our curriculum includes an intergenerational program with “grandfriends," which combines their talents and life skills in daily and special events. Conveniently located off Route 15, this facility makes it easy to serve the needs of employee families as well as our surrounding communities.
100 Mt. Allen Drive
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
Monday through Friday
6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
100 Mt. Allen Drive
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
Monday through Friday
6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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Alex Wolf
With a bachelor’s degree in human development & family science and over 6 years of experience, Alex joined the U-GRO family in 2017. Prior to becoming a director, Alex spent time as a toddler and Pre-K teacher as well as serving as an assistant director. "I wholeheartedly believe in the value of a positive preschool experience and treasure every creative, compassionate, and chaotic moment in the adventures of early childhood education! Our staff are consistently finding new ways to educate our children in a fun and exciting way, while incorporating Spanish, sign-language, and our grandfriends!"
With a bachelor’s degree in human development & family science and over 6 years of experience, Alex joined the U-GRO family in 2017. Prior to becoming a director, Alex spent time as a toddler and Pre-K teacher as well as serving as an assistant director. "I wholeheartedly believe in the value of a positive preschool experience and treasure every creative, compassionate, and chaotic moment in the adventures of early childhood education! Our staff are consistently finding new ways to educate our children in a fun and exciting way, while incorporating Spanish, sign-language, and our grandfriends!"
Curriculum
We offer full- and part-time programs for children 6 weeks to 6 years old, two to five days a week. All educational and childcare programs are conducted in age-appropriate classes that promote small class sizes.
Center Features
- 8 classrooms with cozy atmosphere
- Life Skills programs
- Intergenerational programming with Messiah Lifeways residents
- Secure and separate infant & toddler and preschool outdoor gross motor spaces
- Secure access and sign-in system
- 2017 Harrisburg Magazine Readers’ Choice Winner Best Childcare!
Location Reviews
October 9, 2019
Shelby Aleman
Mechanicsburg, PA
Mechanicsburg, PA
I could not be more thrilled with the quality of facility, curriculum, teachers, food service and administration. Having formerly had our child enrolled at a competitor (same price point, also a national chain), we thought the switch would have a parallel level of service. I could not have been more wrong- I did not know what we were missing out on. U-Gro's quality is second to none.
June 25, 2019
A.H.
Mechanicsburg, PA
Mechanicsburg, PA
June 24, 2019
G.G.
Dillsburg, PA
Dillsburg, PA
June 18, 2019
Kathleen Osborne
Mechanicsburg, PA
Mechanicsburg, PA
June 12, 2019
Gillian Kaminski
Mechanicsburg, PA
Mechanicsburg, PA
June 4, 2019
Dayna Davis
Mechanicsburg, PA
Mechanicsburg, PA
June 4, 2019
J.C.
Mechanicsburg, PA
Mechanicsburg, PA
Last evening my 18 month old daughter said AND signed please, without being prompted. I credit this to the hard work and love of her teachers. I feel so at peace dropping my daughter off at U-GRO every morning. As much as I'd love to be home with her everyday, I know she's learning far more than I could ever teach her. The structured learning environment, social interactions and fun she has everyday are all building blocks, setting my daughter up for great success in her future. I couldn't be more please with our experience at U-GRO.
June 4, 2019
M.C.
Mechanicsburg, PA
Mechanicsburg, PA
The staff at U-Gro are kind, considerate, nurturing and create a wonderful environment for the kids. Daily activities are well planned out, and keep the kids active and engaged. If I ever call with a question the center either answers the phone or promptly calls me back. We are very pleased with U-gro at Messiah and feel fortunate that our children have such a great place to go!